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PENINSULACATHOLICHIGH SCHOOLPRINCIPALHeather S. Whitchurch, M.S.Ed.PCHS ADVISORY BOARDWilliam (Bill) Burke, Chairperson (Facility/Finance Committees) Michael Reilley (Finance Committee)Todd Davidson (Finance Committee)Jennifer Phillips, Secretary (Development Committee)Dr. Hassan Hassan (Safety & Health Committee)Kelly Tallent (Catholic Identity Committee)Jonathan Sargent ‘91 (Facilities Committee)Nicole Munford Clark (Legislative Committee)Bob McKenna (Development Committee)Bronach Branan (Finance Committee)Dr. Sibena HarrisSelena Glenn ‘95M. Sean FisherTorrance HoulihanAshleigh Lewis, PCHS Assistant PrincipalW. David Page, PCHS Director of Development & MarketingOUR MISSIONOur community develops young men and women intospiritually, intellectually, and morally mature citizens,prepared to lead in a global and diverse society, by providinga supportive and disciplined college preparatoryenvironment rooted in the Catholic tradition.1Peninsula Catholic High School600 Harpersville RoadNewport News, VA 23601www.peninsulacatholic.org

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2A Message from the PrincipalDear Members of the PCHS Community, As we reflect on another year of growth, achievement,and community, we extend our deepest gratitude toeveryone who has contributed to the success of ourschool. To our generous donors and steadfastsupporters, your contributions have beeninstrumental in advancing our Catholic mission andproviding our students with the resources they need tothrive. To our families, your unwavering support andcommitment to our Catholic values have been thefoundation of our community. We are incredibly proud of the tireless dedication ofour faculty and staff, whose passion for education andfaith guides our students daily. Your efforts to foster anurturing and challenging environment rooted in ourCatholic faith do not go unnoticed.Our students deserve special recognition for their hardwork and perseverance. Whether excelling inacademics, athletics, or their spiritual journey, theyembody the virtues of good citizenship and moralintegrity that we strive to instill in them through ourCatholic teachings.Finally, to our volunteers and all stakeholders, yourtime, energy, and enthusiasm are vital to our sharedsuccess. Heather S. Whitchurch, M.S.Ed.PCHS PrincipalYour involvement, whether seen or behind the scenes,enriches our community and ensures that our schoolcontinues to be a place where students can grow intowell-rounded individuals, deeply grounded in theCatholic faith.This year, our Senior Retreat Team chose a Bible verseto guide them throughout the school year. Itbeautifully reflects the goals we have set for all ourstudents and is worth sharing with our entirecommunity: "Let no one despise your youth, but be an example tothe believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, infaith, in purity." — 1 Timothy 4:12 Thank you all for your continued support, dedication,and love for Peninsula Catholic High School.Together, we will continue to build a brighter futurefor our students and our community, grounded in ourshared Catholic faith. With gratitude and blessings,

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2023-24 Year in ReviewNew Parent Orientation8th and 9th Grade OrientationFirst Full Day of SchoolAugustSpirit Week/Founders WeekAlumni Happy HourHomecoming Rosary Prayer Service for theHoly LandSenior RetreatTrunk-or-Treat82122SeptemberOctober688272-636-7172527Welcome Back Mass / Back toSchool NightD. B. Brackin Memorial GolfTournament8th & 9th Grade Retreat10th Grade RetreatFall Theatre Production:Little WomenThanksgiving Food DriveVeteran’s Day - Coffee &Donuts with a VeteranThanksgiving BreakNovember8-11101120-24December January1581321Junior Rite of PassagePC DayFine Arts Holiday FestivalBlood DriveChristmas Break BeginsStudents Return fromChristmas BreakBoys Kairos RetreatCatholic Schools Week BeginsLiving Rosary Prayer ServiceBack to School Night / ChiliCookoff325-272925273

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Virginia Distinguished Purple Star SchoolThe Virginia Purple Star Designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated a majorcommitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. The Virginia Department of Education’s Military Student Support Process Action Team (MSSPAT)formed by the Virginia Department of Education, reviews all school applications for the award. Finalapproval on awards is made by members of the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on theEducational Opportunity for Military Children. Awards are made annually, and schools mustreapply every three years.Peninsula Catholic High School was awarded the Purple Star Designation in 2019 from the VirginiaDepartment of Education as a military-friendly school after meeting the rigorous qualificationcriteria. This designation recognizes that Peninsula Catholic is dedicated to supporting military-connected families to ensure a smooth transition into the PC family. “Our candidate came to PCHS six years ago as a new teacher. She brought with her a boundless enthusiasm and energy that made her amazingly effective in her job.” Heather Whitchurch - PCHS PrincipalAwards & Special RecognitionSchool AwardsTeacher AwardsJoseph Carpenito, Excellence in Catholic Education Teacher of the YearThe Excellence in Education Diocesan Award is presented each year by the Diocese of Richmond’s Office of Catholic Schoolsto highlight and honor the hard work, dedication, and professionalism of our educators who serve our children and ourcommunities while exemplifying the mission of the Office of Catholic Schools. Each Catholic school in the Diocese is asked toselect a deserving recipient as a nominee for this award.Peggy RogalaOur candidate came to PCHS six years ago as a new teacher. She brought with her a boundlessenthusiasm and energy that made her amazingly effective in her job. Her colleagues had thisto say about her: “Peggy is a strong, dedicated teacher. She is able to relate to students on theirlevel and make complicated things easy for the students to understand. She buildsrelationships with each of her students. In addition to teaching full-time, she is also themoderator of the SCA. Coastal Virginia Best of Readers’ Choice AwardPeninsula Catholic High School is proud to announce that it has once again been awarded a Coastal Virginia Magazine Bestof Readers Choice Award as one of the best Private Schools.Whether you are transferring locally, within the United States, or from across the world, we are ready to respond to theeducational and social-emotional challenges military-connected students face during their transition to a new school and keepthem on track to be college, workforce, and life-ready.Peninsula Catholic High School is proud of the distinction and what it states about our schools’ commitment to the militarycommunity, especially our military-connected students.5Continued on page 6

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Student AwardsPresident’s Award for Educational ExcellenceThe purpose of the President’s Award for Educational Excellence is to recognize academic success in the classroom.To be eligible for this award, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 and an 85th percentile score in math orverbal on a standardized achievement test such as the PSAT/NMSQT. We are proud to have 27 students (13juniors and 14 sophomores) receiving this award. The names of the 27 recipients are listed below.6Isaac AardemaBryce BaddarMaddy BivinsBridget DomzalJulia GillianJack HinkelZoe HughesClaire IvesMatthew MillerConnor MuhaSara RobsonIan TallentAbigail WesslerSergio AmayaEthan BabelCailin BrownWilliam CabellThomas CaseyViolet CusherGalvin FitzgeraldAnh MaiAlexandria MuhaRachel QuinnCharlie SlagleTori SmithElijah TallentLucas WienhoffClass of 2025 Class of 2026The American Citizenship AwardThe National Association of Secondary School Principals partly sponsors the American Citizenship Award. The ExecutiveDirector of this organization speaks for all educators and all Americans when he stated, “All students should have theopportunity to be involved in activities that promote and demonstrate good citizenship, community service, and personalresponsibility.” “All students should have the opportunity to be involved in activities that promote and demonstrate good citizenship, community service, and personal responsibility.”JoAnn Bartletti, Executive DirectorNational Association of Secondary School PrincipalsPeninsula Catholic offers these opportunities to our students. The criteria by which this award was established include:Participating in school and community serviceShowing a positive attitude toward classmates, school, and communityDisplaying an understanding and appreciation of civic responsibilityPossessing strength of character and the courage to do what is rightPromoting citizenship in our school or community through other activitiesI am pleased to say that many of our students meet this criterion. However, the team of teachers at each grade level was chargedwith the difficult task of selecting that one student whom they feel best exemplifies these traits. The 2023-2024 recipients of the American Citizenship Award are Logan Easter (Class of 2028), Anthony Adinaro (Class of2027), Lucas Wienhoff (Class of 2026), Zane Hassan (Class of 2025) and Allison Gaus (Class of 2024).Logan Easter Anthony Adinaro Lucas Wienhoff Zane Hassan Allison GausShe wears multiple hats, yet is always willing to jump in and help in any way possible.” “She juggles a lot! She is very organized,empowers the student body through SCA, and is spirited as well as spiritual.”“She truly loves her job. She is able to connectwith the students so well and is amazing at getting the students to learn and love the Catholic faith.”PCHS is blessed to have her as a member of our community and proud to award her with the 2023-24 Joseph Carpenito,Excellence in Catholic Education Teacher of the Year Award.

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“William is an effective leader who exemplifiesthat fact not just in his academics, but through hisadditional commitments to his faith, athletics, and community service’ Heather Whitchurch - PCHS PrincipalKnights of Columbus Young Woman and Man of the Year AwardThe Knights of Columbus Young Woman and Young Man of the Year Award recognizes the excellence of young women andmen in our community and promotes the recognition of their contribution within their community and the State of Virginia.Young Woman of the Year Award - Isabella TrujilloThe Knights of Columbus Young Woman of the Year Award was presented to Isabella Trujillo (Class of 2024) by JohnEdwards, Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 5480 in Newport News on May 11, 2024.Young Man of the Year Award - William DriscollThe Knights of Columbus Young Man of the Year Award was presented to William Driscoll (Class of 2024) by John Edwards,Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 5480 in Newport News on May 11, 2024.7“Isabella is as well-rounded a student and community member as we have ever had at Peninsula Catholic High School” Heather Whitchurch - PCHS PrincipalRho Kappa Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Thespian Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta. In addition,she is the president of the Spanish Honor Society. She has received the Citizenship Award and was selected to attend theHOBY Leadership Conference and the Josten’s Leadership Conference.Isabella graduated in June with a 4.56 GPA and will be attending Virginia Tech in the fall to pursue a degree in InternationalStudies on the pre-law track.William (“Billy”) is an effective leader who exemplifies that fact not just in hisacademics, but through his additional commitments to his faith, athletics, andcommunity service. “Isabella is as well-rounded a student and community member as we have ever had atPeninsula Catholic High School,” stated PCHS Principal Heather Whitchurch. She isa Student Ambassador, a Retreat Team member, a Liturgical Team member, a GreenClub and Interact Club member and an Honor Code Council member. She was thefreshman class president and a member of the following honor societies:He is a member of the National Honor Society, Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society, and president of the Mu AlphaTheta Mathematics Honor Society. He has received the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence. He is a member ofthe Liturgical Team and was the Retreat Team Coordinator. Outside of school, he is an altar server at Our Lady of MountCarmel, a servant leader for LifeTeen, and a BSA Troop 242 Senior Patrol Leader. He is also recognized as a Life Scout.In athletics, this young man has been the MVP for Varsity cross country, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field.He has received the Honor and Armor award from PCHS for participating in all three seasons of athletic activities each year.Additionally, he is an All-State 2-time conference MVP and 2-time conference champion. Billy, the PCHS Class of 2024 valedictorian graduated in June with a GPA of 4.82. and will be attending the MassachusettsInstitute of Technology (MIT) on a full-ride Naval Reserve Officer Training Corp (NROTC) Marine Option Scholarshipwhere he’ll study Mathmatics.

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Saint Vincent de Paul Service AwardThe Saint Vincent de Paul Service Award is presented to students who haveperformed between 150-250 hours of service to the Church and Community. Known as the great Apostle of Charity, St. Vincent was at one time a slave to theMoors, he helped revive the priesthood and founded a religious communitydedicated to the poor. St. Vincent is the Patron Saint of the Diocese of Richmond. The 2023-2024 recipients of the Saint Vincent de Paul Service Award areMinyoung Claire Jeon, Alyssa Pongracz, and Audrey Wienhoff.The Servant of God Frank Parater AwardThe Servant of God Frank Parater Award is given to those students who have givenover 100 hours of service. Frank Parater was a seminarian in the Diocese of Richmondknown for his exceptional devotion and service. When he died while in seminary, histestament was found. The following is an excerpt from it, now entitled: Act ofOblation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. "I have nothing to leave or to give but my life and this I have consecrated to the SacredHeart to be used as He wills...This is what I live for and in case of death what I die for.…Since my childhood, I have wanted to die for God and my neighbor. Pope Francis AwardThe Pope Francis Award is presented to students who have completed over 250hours of service to the Church and Community. The 2023-2024 recipient of thePope Francis Award is Madeline Weser.“Works of love directed to one's neighbor are the most perfect external manifestation of the interior grace of the Spirit….”Pope Francis in Evangelii Gaudium"Let us love God; but at the price of our hands and sweat of our face."Saint Vincent“I shall be of more service to my diocese in Heaven than I can ever be on earth." Frank ParaterBishop’s Award for ServiceThe Most Reverend Francis Xavier DiLorenzo, former Bishop of Richmond, had a deep love of Catholic educationdemonstrated by much of his ministry being spent as a teacher or as a chaplain in two Catholic high schools, ImmaculataCollege and as rector of St. Borromeo seminary. His Excellency, Bishop Knestout, continues to express his support andpresence to our students through the Bishop’s Award for Service which celebrates young men and women who giveexceptional service to Church and Community. There are three levels of this award:8Peyton Williams, William Grieme, ZoeHughesMinyoung Claire Jeon, Alyssa Pongracz,and Audrey WienhoffMadeline WeserShall I have this grace? I do not know, but if I go on living, I shall live for this same purpose; every action of my life here isoffered to God for the spread and success of the Catholic Church in Virginia..... I shall be of more service to my diocese inHeaven than I ever can be on earth.” The 2023-2024 recipients of the Frank Parater Award for Service are Peyton Williams,William Grieme, Zoe Hughes, and Connor Woodruff (not pictured).

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Athletic AwardsMost Valuable Players (MVPs) and Most Improved Players by SportFALL SPORTSMost Valuable PlayerAllison GausKasey WilliamsAlyssa PongraczKaitlynn NguyenWilliam DriscollWilliam CabellIan Tallent----WINTER SPORTSMost Valuable PlayerClaire IvesEdward JoynerSpencer AllenLuke MurrayAlyssa PongraczWilliam DriscollCameron DarnellIsaiah BurchSPRING SPORTSMost Valuable PlayerAustin MuthMary CabellJordan JonesQuinn FreakleyGracie SingerMatthew MillerMost Improved AthleteSummer SpencerArianna ParungaoCarlos RodriguezDominic BrowderIsabella CurtisElizabeth YatesChris VeiraLia FiorelloMost Improved AthleteSofia RiveraDevin GainesJacob WoodruffWilliam GriemeLogan KauffmanEvan SimpsonAlexandria KlaessigCory WhittenMost Improved AthleteGarrett RobisonSofia Heredia & Kaitlynn NguyenDiego PinedoMakayla MarchlikEmma HansonLogan Browder9VolleyballGirls Varsity Girls Junior VarsityCross CountryGirls Varsity Girls Junior VarsityBoys Varsity Boys Junior VarsitySoccerBoys VarsityTennisGirls VarsityBasketballGirls VarsityBoys Varsity Boys Junior VarsityWrestlingBoys VarsityIndoor Track & FieldGirlsBoysSwimmingGirlsBoysBaseballBoys VarsityOutdoor Track & FieldGirlsBoysSoftballGirls VarsitySoccerGirls VarsityTennisBoys Varsity

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The 2023-2024 recipients of the 2023-2024 CoachesAwards are: Allison Gaus and Jordan Jones.Mary CabellSofia HerediaPeyton WilliamsWilliam Driscoll Alexander Fowler Jordan JonesCoach’s AwardThe Coach's Award is presented to a senior male and female athlete whobest exemplify what it means to be an athlete at Peninsula Catholic HighSchool. These two athletes are both teammates and team leaders. As a member oftheir teams, they allow themselves to be coached—they really listen to theconstructive criticism offered by others in order to improve their play.Though certainly, they each stand out in their respective sports—they neverforget they are part of a team. As leaders, they are dedicated, and thisdedication is an inspiration to their teammates who recognize that hardwork yields results. The ability level of the teams has been elevated becauseof their strong leadership. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, thepositive attitude, sportsmanship, and sense of fair play epitomize what PCexpects of its athletes. The 2023-2024 recipients of the Coach’s Award are:Allison Gaus and Jordan Jones.The Honor and Armor AwardThe Honor and Armor Award is awarded to senior student-athletes who played one sport each seasonwhile maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. The 2023-2024 recipients of the Honor and Armor Award are: Mary Cabell, Sofia Heredia, PeytonWilliams, William Driscoll, Alexander Fowler, and Jordan Jones.10Allison Gaus and Jordan Jones

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Female Scholar-Athlete of the YearOur female scholar-athlete of the year has been a part of the cross country and trackand field teams for the last four years at PCHS. Her quiet demeanor gives way to hercompetitive nature on the track. This athlete is part of the first-ever ladies' team tocompete at Indoor Adidas Nationals, Penn Relays, and Nike Outdoor Nationals allin the same year. Her dedication to fighting through setbacks has made her aninspiration to her fellow team members. She leaves PC with school records in the300m, the 400m, the 4X4, and the Sprint Medley Relay. This student also shinesacademically. Her current GPA is 4.6 and she will be attending the University ofVermont with plans to major in Environmental Science.The 2023-2024 recipient of the Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award is: MaryCabell.Male Scholar-Athlete of the YearOur male scholar-athlete of the year has been a part of the cross-country team andthe track and field team during his career at PCHS. He started on the track and fieldteam during his sophomore year and worked his way up from a slightly below-average track athlete to the powerhouse he has become. His work ethic and vocalleadership have been the backbone of our PCHS Track and Field team. He willleave PC as part of the first boys' team to compete at the Indoor Adidas Nationals,leading the largest boy's team to compete at Penn Relays, and the Nike OutdoorNationals. This student holds school records for the 800m, 1,000m, the 3,200m, the1 mile, and the 2k steeplechase.Academically, this student will graduate from PCHS as the class Valedictorian for2024 with a GPA of 4.82. The 2023-2024 recipient of the Male Scholar-Athlete ofthe Year Award is: William Driscoll.Scholar-Athlete of the Year AwardEach year we honor two Senior student-athletes (one male and one female) with what is considered to be one of the highestawards in the school. The Scholar-Athlete Award is given to Seniors who have distinguished themselves, not only athletically,but academically as well. Special Athletic Achievement Mary CabellWilliam DriscollFor the second consecutive season, Luke Murray earned All-American status atNationals finishing in 7th place, making him the first student-athlete in PCHShistory to have earned this award.Congratulations, Luke, we are so proud of you! This school year, Logan Hicks won consecutive double golds in Jiu Jitsu, whichincluded 13 submission wins and 0 points scored against him. He was selected as oneof 16 teens from the United States and Brazil to participate in the ADCC YouthWorld Championships @ T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this August.Congratulations, Logan! What an amazing accomplishment!Luke MurrayLogan Hicks11

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WrestlingBasketballVolleyballAthletics Signing DayThe Athletic Program at Peninsula Catholic prides itself on welcoming student athletes from all walks of life to compete onone of our 21 athletic teams. The inclusive nature of this program attracts more than 65% of the PC students to join at leastone sports team with many of them active on two or more teams. Regardless of the sport, they collaborate with theirteammates to help improve both their individual and team performance. Each year, PC has several very talented athletes thatcatch the eyes of collegiate scouts resulting in a scholarship opportunity for them to continue playing their sport at thecollegiate level. Being an athlete at Peninsula Catholic not only requires perseverance and dedication on the team, it alsocommands discipline to succeed in the classroom to remain in good academic standing in order to practice and compete. Weare proud of their accomplishments as they excelled in all areas to garner attention at the collegiate level.This year, we had seven student-athletes secure a college signing opportunity. Audrey Wienhoff- Franciscan UniversitySoccerAllison Gaus - Stevenson UniversityEmily Cottee - Roanoke CollegeMalcolm Velmar - Virginia Wesleyan UniversityMace Jones - Averett UniversityEdgar Ibarra - Marymount UniversityPeyton Williams - Waynesburg University13

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South Carolina (1)Coastal Carolina University (1)Vermont (1)University of Vermont (1)Virginia (35)Averett University (1)Christopher Newport University (1)College of William & Mary (1)James Madison University (2)Liberty University (1)Longwood University (1)Marymount University (1) Old Dominion University (3)Radford University (3)Randolph-Macon College (1)Roanoke College (1)The University of Virginia (2)Virginia Commonwealth University (6)Virginia Peninsula Community College (5)Virginia Tech (5)Virginia Wesleyan University (1)Florida (3)Florida Institute of Technology (1)Jacksonville University (1)University of Central Florida (1)Illinois (1)School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1)Kentucky (1)University of Kentucky (1)Maryland (1)Stevenson University (1)Massachusetts (2)Emerson College (1)Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1)New York (2)Canisius University (1)Parsons School of Design (1)Ohio (1)Franciscan University (1)Pennsylvania (1)Waynesburg University (1)Where are they going?52 - Members of the Class of 2024 and 1 member of the St. Vincent de Paul Virtual Academy3.59 - Average Class Grade Point Average (GPA)19 of 52 - Graduates received a GPA of 4.0 or higher (36%)18 of 52 - Members of the Class of 2024 inducted into the National Honor Society (35%)12 - Members of the Class of 2024 will attend out-of-state colleges/universities (23%)37 - Members of the Class of 2024 will be attending colleges/universities within the Commonwealth of Virginia (71%)3 - Members of the Class of 2024 are undecided (6%)7 - Members of the Class of 2024 have committed to play collegiate athletics (13%)3.8 million dollars - Total amount of scholarship money awarded to the Class of 20243,100 - hours of community volunteer service performed by the Class of 2024Class of 2024 - By the Numbers15

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Emily Abu-AbsiSofia BercasioParker CatesWilliam DriscollRoman HiserBraden HynesLuke LeftwichSamantha MaddenKelly ReardonDaniel StooksPeter TranIsabella TrujilloPeyton WilliamsSaint Elizabeth Ann Seton Cord RecipientsThe Elizabeth Ann Seton Cord is awarded by the Diocese of Richmond Office of Catholic Schools to students who haveattended Catholic school for twelve straight years. The 2024 recipients of the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Cord are:PCHS Booster Club ScholarshipsEach year the booster club recognizes seniors whose parents have committed tovolunteering countless hours supporting the Knights of Columbus, council 5480. In recognition of this commitment to the Booster Club, we are pleased to award theBooster Club Scholarship to Billy Driscoll. Billy is receiving this award because hisfather, Pete Driscoll, has worked countless hours over the past five years at Bingo andon the Booster Club Board of Directors. His commitment to Boosters and PC has notgone unnoticed.PCHS would also like to take a moment to thank all the club members, the BoosterClub Board of Directors, and all those who have worked Bingo, not only our parentsbut students who also volunteered their time. Due to these efforts and all those whoworked bingo and other Booster Activities, the Knights of Columbus,Daughters of the American Revolution ScholarshipThe Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens program and scholarshipcontest is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. Theprogram is open to all senior-class students enrolled in accredited public or privatesecondary schools. The procedure for selecting a DAR Good Citizen is for theschool to select one senior who has demonstrated, to an outstanding degree, thequalities of a good citizen: dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. Onlyone student per year may be honored as a school's DAR Good Citizen and ouraward winner was honored at a lunch back in April where she received a certificate,DAR Good Citizen’s pin, a bouquet of flowers, and a check for 300 dollars. Peninsula Catholic’s recipient of the DAR Good Citizen of the Year Award is MacyPeyton.2024 Allfirst Memorial ScholarshipKaylee Roggie will be receiving the 2024 Allfirst Memorial Scholarship from theSuffolk Foundation, valued at $1,000. She was chosen by the selection committeebecause of her strong academic standing, her impressive accomplishments, and herinvolvement in her school and community.16Macy PeytonKaylee RoggieWilliam DriscollScholarshipsCouncil 5480 has donated over $34,100 to PC this year, including over $5,200 to participating classes, clubs, and athleticteams. This money has supported upgrades to the gymnasium, athletic fields, and athletic teams and supported many clubfundraising efforts. Go Knights!!

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PCHS Administration, Staff & FacultyAbella PadillaDirector of EnrollmentMelissa TuckerBusiness Manager / HRHeather WhitchurchPrincipalAshleigh LewisAssistant PrincipalChristopher HarperAthletic DirectorW. David PageDirector of Development & MarketingAdministrationMargaret JerasaReceptionistRandy MusfeltFacilities ManagerMaria AdinaroCampus MinisterAngel ChapmanAdministrative AssistantCatherine FreelCafeteria ManagerWynter HobsonEvent & Alumni Relations CoordinatorMichael IsaacDevelopment / Marketing CoordinatorStaffFrank PachecoMaintenanceLisanette TorresSegura /Hispanic AdvocateMaria SilcoxNurseKim JonesBus Driver17

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Robin BrockmillerMathematicsMichael BurnetteFine ArtsKaren DomzalMathematicsVal EnwallScienceMatthew EvistonTheologyFacultyMichelle GrauuSpanishAngela HaggardSocial StudiesKathi HandyAcademic SupportKathy IsaacSocial StudiesHelena JenyLatinNancy LambSpanish, Foreign Language ChairKatherine LeForgeScienceMarton LonartMathematics, ChairRob MeisnerMedia SpecialistAngie MuhaEnglishDavid PenrodEnglishMichael PilolaEnglish, ChairPeggy RogalaTheology / SCA AdvisorKelly SchulteSocial Studies, Freshman SeminarDara ShermanFine & Performing ArtsKelly SmithTheology, ChairJim StanleyBand Director / MusicAlice StephensonSocial StudiesMelanie WeserSocial Studies, ChairDavid WilliamsScience, Chair18

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19PCHS Annual Report 2023-24By the NumbersAnnual Fund GiftsThe Annual Fund is our primary way for parents, grandparents, alumni, family, and friends to participate in advancing themission of Peninsula Catholic High School. Your donations (both restricted and unrestricted) support the highest prioritiesof the school and allow PCHS to continue to offer a quality Catholic education to the youth of the community. AnnualFund revenue also assists in closing the tuition gap, aiding students requiring financial assistance and enriching the studentexperience through academic and athletic enhancements.Blue Knight Circle$5000 - $9,999Mr. & Mrs. Carl BreinerDr. Jason Browder & Dr. Diane Maddela P`25 `27 Dr. & Mrs. Wayne MacMasters P`18Gray Knight Circle$2,500 - $4,999Dr. Harold Heafner GP‘27Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Weidman P`16 `19Sword & Shield Circle$1,000 - $2,499Ms. Erin Heather Bell, USNAMr. & Mrs. Tim BenavidezMr. & Mrs. Daniel Blanks P‘27Mr. Peter & Dr. Jennifer Driscoll P'20 '23 '24Mr. & Mrs. Gyeong H. Jeon P'25Mrs. Nancy LemkeMrs. Julia Lowery P'82 '84 '86 '90Mr. John McGrath P'82Mr. & Mrs. Neil O'Connor P’25Mrs. Jennifer Phillips P'23Mr. & Mrs. Jason Wartell P'20 '23Blue & White Circle$500 - $999Auto Maximus (Mr. Binh Nguyen)Dr. & Mrs. Adrian Baddar P'23 '25Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Basco P'21 `27 Mr. Anthony Cusher Dr. Todd Davidson P'21 '25Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Garrett P'18Dr. Hassan Hassan P'25 '27Mr. Lawrence Konouck '83Mr. Edward MonroeMr. Anthony Morales "07Mr. & Mrs. Robert Muth P'22 '25Mr. & Mrs. W. David PageMr. & Mrs. Eric Payntar P `24 `25 `27 ‘29Mr. & Mrs. Michael Reilley P'11 '16 ‘18Mr. & Mrs. Nehemiah Tallent P `25 `27Mr. & Mrs. Carl Voglewede P'701903 Circle$250 - $499BayPort Credit Union (Ms. Kris Moore)Mr. & Mrs. William Brown P’26Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Cabell P'24 `26 Mr. & Mrs. Aaon Candella '181903 Circle (continued)$250 - $499Mr. & Mrs. Marc Darnell P’25 ‘29Dr. & Mrs. Harold Grau P’26Ms. Wynter HobsonMr. & Mrs. Michael IsaacMrs. Rita PereiraMr. Eric Reinkober P'17 '19Ms. Kimberley Ryan P'24Mr. Jonathan Sargent ‘91 P’23 ‘29Ms. Cindy Shaddeau GP’27Dr. Barbara Simpson & Mr. FredSimpson P'25 ‘28Mr. & Mrs. Paul Tuzzolo P'16 '23Mr. Francis Warren '69The Kroger CompanyPatrons’ Circle$100 - $249Mr. & Mrs. Pablo Alonso P'24Ms. Ann AtkinsMr. & Mrs. William Burke P'16Mr. Robert Corona '81Mr. Theodore Cors '99DBA Shapes (Mr. ChristopherDavidson)Mr. & Mrs. Charles Doty P'10 '14

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Patrons’ Circle (continued)$100 - $249Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Easter GP’28Ms. Valerie EnwallMr. & Mrs. David French '96 '99Ms. Eileen Gately P'94 '98Ms. Jennifer Gates P'23Ms. Jennifer Gautier P’28Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Guenther P'92 '94Ms. Angela HaggardMs. Katherine HandyMr. Chris HarperDr. Maureen Hook & Mr. Andrew Hook P'01 '04Jostens, Inc.Mrs. Nancy LambDr. & Mrs. Brian Lenczewski P `25 `27Mr. & Mrs. Gerard McGough P'88 '89 '94 '95Mr. Robert MeisnerMr. & Mrs. Douglas Montgomery P'25Mr. & Mrs. Edward Morris '73Mr. & Mrs. Stacy Clark P'18 '21Mr. & Mrs. Scott Murray P`25Mr. Randy MusfeltMr. & Mrs. Tung Nguyen P'24 ‘25Mr. & Mrs. John O'Shaughnessy GP’26Mrs. Abella PadillaMr. & Mrs. Marcelino Parungao P’27Col. (Ret) John Pavlovsky '61Mr. & Mrs. David Penrod P'18Mr. & Mrs. Michael PilolaMr. & Mrs. John Quinn P'21Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Rivera P'20Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Ryan '03Joe and Christina Simmons P’27Mr. Charles Slagle III P’26Mr. Edmond Thomas P'27Mr. & Mrs. Minh Tran P'25 ‘29Mr. Gerard Trujillo P'24Mrs. Vanessa Trujillo P’24Ms. Melissa TuckerMr. & Mrs. Joshua Vanek P’27Mrs. Melanie Weser P’25Ms. Heather Whitchurch P'19 '21 '23Mr. & Mrs. Brian Wienhoff P’24 ‘26 ‘28Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Williams '66Ms. Christy Williams P’26Mr. Gregory WilliamsMr. & Mrs. Steven Williams P’20 ‘24 ‘26Mr. Michael Williams Jr.Mr. Frank WinsteadMr. Michael Zugarek P’27Friends’ Circle Below $100Ms. MariTere Adinaro P’27Ms. Leanne Allen P’26Ms. Jane AntinoriDr. Carla Costello & Mr. Brian Costello P’25Dr. Kanama Bivins & Mr. Bakari Bivins P’25Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Cates P’24Ms. Angel Chapman P’2Mr. Donald ConnellyMr. & Mrs. Jason Domzal P’18 ‘21 ‘25 ‘28Ms. Audrey DoutsMr. Baron DugasMr. & Mrs. Daniel Easter GP’28Mr. Matthew EvistonMrs. Catherine FreelMs. Valerie GreaudMs. Nina GuzmanMs. Courtney Hanson P’27Harris Teeter, Inc.Mr. James HosackDr. Helena JenyMrs. Margaret JerasaDr. Frances Jones & Mr. Michael Jones P’2420Friends’ Circle (continued)Below $100Mr. & Mrs. Carl Lewis P’25Mr. Georgie Marquez-AndreMr. & Mrs. Jason Martel P’27 Mr. Ian McCormack P’25Mr. & Mrs. Charles Meek P’26Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Muha P’25 ‘26Mr. Frank Pacheco P’25 ‘26Mr. & Mrs. Marcelino Parungao P’27Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Peddy P’27Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Richard P’27Mrs. Peggy RogalaMrs. Dara ShermanMr. & Mrs. Jonathan Simmons P’26Mrs. Kelly SmithMr. & Mrs. Douglas Smith P’26Dr. James Spiller & Dr. Lisa Spiller P’18Mr. James StanleyMs. Alice StephensonMr. William SullivanMr. & Mrs. Joshua Vanek P’27Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Veira P’27Mr. & Mrs. William Via P’18Ms. Sherry WhitworthCapital Campaign GiftsMs. Mary Elizabeth Rhodes GP’27Dr. & Mrs. Wayne McMasters P’18Our Vision for the Future! Driving Innovation

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#iGiveCatholic is a bishop-led initiative in collaboration with theUnited States Conference of Catholic Bishops and dozens ofindividual dioceses to bring the Catholic community together toinspire and support generosity. #iGiveCatholic is an independent501c3 organization that runs the annual U.S. Catholic Church’sgiving day -- #iGiveCatholic on GivingTuesday -- as well as the#iGiveCatholic Together platform which hosts year-round onlinegiving for Catholic organizations as well as Catholic giving daysoutside of GivingTuesday.MISSIONThrough generosity and motivated by our Catholic faith,#iGiveCatholic empowers people and ministries to impact theircommunities.GUIDING PRINCIPLESStrive to be inclusive of the diverse cultures of the Church inall facets of #iGiveCatholic.Keep the entire #iGiveCatholic process as easy and as "plugand play" as possible.Thanks to you and our generous sponsors, Peninsula CatholicHigh School raised over $31,000.00 toward the annual fundthrough the 2023 #iGiveCatholic campaign.Give Local 757 is a program created by the PeninsulaCommunity Foundation to spark and grow localphilanthropy through the region's annual 24-hour givingday. The event unites our community like no other to help raiseunrestricted funds for the organizations that strengthen theHampton Roads region.PC was glad to join our local nonprofit organizationson this regional day of giving - April 24, 2024. Our goal this yearwas to increase engagement and support as Peninsula Catholiccontinues to be a leader in innovativestrategies by leveraging our enhanced technologicalresources to engage students in a collaborative learningenvironment.The gifts made during this campaign will help PCadvance our innovative instructional strategies withmore robust computers to enhance functionality on theeducational platforms, mobile carts in each classroomso teachers can more effectively collaborate with theirstudents and other technologies to elevateengagement in the digital workspace.Thanks to you and our generous sponsors, Peninsula CatholicHigh School raised over $3,200.00 toward the annual fundthrough the 2024 GiveLocal757 campaign.Mark your calendars for the 2024 #iGiveCatholic CampaignFor more information, please see page 29Mark your calendars for the 2025 GiveLocal757 CampaignFor more information, please see page 2921

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Athletic GiftsMs. Angela AlonsoMr. & Mrs. Brian Baggott P’25 ‘27Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Branan P’27Black Hills Information SecurityDominion Floor CoveringDenbigh Baptist Church, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Fowler P’24 ‘26Hunt Smile DesignITA InternationalDr. Michael Link & Dr. George JacobsDr. & Mrs. Robert Mackie GP’22 ‘25Mr. Gerard McGoughMr. & Mrs. Robert McKenna P’20Peninsula Community FoundationAthletics (General)F&L EnterprisesMr. & Mrs. Gregory Fowler P’24 ‘26Mr. Kirk LearMs. Lara Quinlan22Bill McGough InvitationalCross CountrySimple Design, LLC.Dr. Barbara Simpson & Mr. FredSimpson P’25 ‘28Ms. Perla SoloriaMr. Edward SpencerThe Roofing Company, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Steven Williams P’20 ‘24 ‘26Softball TeamKnights of Columbus Council 5480Mr. & Mrs. Carl BreinerMr. & Mrs. Charles Krause GP’26Soccer TeamDr. & Mrs. Adrian Baddar P’23 ‘25Mr. & Mrs. Charles Slagle III P’26Club GiftsRobotics ClubKnights of Columbus Council 5480Mr. Raynell ClarkFund-a-Need Gifts - Electronic Message BoardMr. Michael AraojoKnights of Columbus Council 5480Mr. & Mrs. Brian McGuire P’24Mr. & Mrs. Henry Miranda P’22Mr. & Mrs. William Schulte P’27Ms. Ana Tenezaca P’20 ‘27Dare to Grow

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James O. Marks Memorial ScholarshipMs. Susan BrewerMr. Charles BrooksMr. & Mrs. Robert CurranMr. James DouglasMr. Robert HillingMr. Adam LenhartMs. Kathleen TierneyMr. Gerald CranfordMr. James MarksMr. Charles BrooksMr. Gregory RudyTrophy WorldErin Laffey Memorial ScholarshipMs. Lynn SheehanMr. Michael AlcornMs. Erin Heather Bell, USNAMr. Gerald Della SalaMs. Jennifer FrenchKnights of Columbus Council 511Knights of Columbus Council 5480Mr. Gerard McGoughMr. Tin-Tung CheungNamed ScholarshipsThese families established leadership and scholarship funds at Peninsula Catholic High School to provide scholarship supportto make Catholic education accessible for deserving students.PCHS Scholarship FundThank You for Your Generosity!Thanks to you, 129 students who might not otherwise be able to afford a Catholic school education joined our PeninsulaCatholic family for the 2023-2024 school year.Peninsula Catholic relies on generous gifts from our community to make a Catholic education more accessible todeserving students. In 2023-2024, students received over $602,288 in scholarships providing both funded and unfundedsupport.The total need for the 2024-2025 school year is currently over $825,569. There is still time to assist our most deservingstudents for 2024-2025.For more information, please contact W. David Page, Director of Development & Marketing in the PCHS DevelopmentOffice.23ScholarshipsEducational Improvement Scholarship GiftsWe are grateful for the generous gifts to the McMahon Parater Foundation providing scholarships to Peninsula Catholic HighSchool students through the Educational Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit (EISTC) Program.AnonymousDr. and Mrs. Adrian Baddar P’23 ‘25Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Cates P’24The Honorable & Mrs. Robert W. Curran ‘53 P’87 ’89‘90 ‘91 GP’19 ‘21Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel S. FrancoMr. and Mrs. James D. HookerMr. and Mrs. David A. LitzingerLt. Col. (Ret.) and Mrs. Richard J. Lusk GP ‘14 ‘16Capt. and Mrs. Don Pollard USN (Ret.) P ‘93 ‘95 ‘97Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Reilley P’11 ‘16Ms. Kimberley Ryan P’24Mr. and Mrs. Patrick T. Shea P ‘22Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. SigmonMr. and Mrs. John L. Silva P ‘86 ‘86 ‘ 87 ‘88 ‘90 ‘96 GP‘19 ‘20Mr. and Mrs. Kurt E. Weidman P ‘16 ‘19Dr. Eric A. Wiebke & Dr. Jennifer L. Wiebke P ‘20Ms. Beate Williams

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Fundraising Events 2023-20248th Annual D.B. Brackin Memorial Golf Tournament - September 8, 2023Peninsula Catholic High School in collaboration with the Brackin and Via families hosted the 8th Annual D.B. BrackinMemorial Golf Tournament on Friday, September 8th at the Sleepy Hole Golf Course in Suffolk, Virginia. The annualtournament is played in memory of Darrell (“D.B.”) Brackin, a beloved, dedicated alum of the school and a consistentsupporter of PCHS Athletics.Exclusive SponsorsColonial WebbPfizerThe Roofing CompanyHampton Family PracticeClancy & Theys Construction Co.The Mackie & Miller FamiliesEvent SponsorsK of C 5480 Walter PollardCouncilK of C 511 - Mary Star of the SeaCouncilK of C 16226 - Worley’s Home ServicesOKJ Construction CompanyEastern Data Dixon Charity GolfPSU LLC Electrical ServicesHigh Tide Lawn ServiceIn Kind / Goodie BagsTidewater Team SportsBSNAce HardwarePrestige PressVA Peninsula Chamber ofCommerceDollar BankLangley Federal Credit UnionThe Junkluggers ofWilliamsburg, VANewport News/WilliamsburgAirportAddicted to GolfTeeCorrectMark your calendars for the 9th Annual D. B. Brackin Memorial GolfTournament to benefit the PCHS Athletic DepartmentPlease see page 29 for details.Thanks to our generous sponsors and tournament participants, Peninsula Catholic HighSchool raised over $34,000 for the PCHS Athletic Department through the tournament.24

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PCHS Gala & Auction - Mardi Gras “Knights” Masquerade - February 10, 2024Mark your calendars for the 2024-25 Auction FundraiserPlease see page 29 for the date.Thanks to our generous sponsors and auction participants, Peninsula Catholic High Schoolraised over $45,000 through the auction.Colonial WebbClancy & Theys Construction Co.The Roofing CompanyHampton Roads OrthopedicsSpine & Sports MedicineW.M. Jordan CompanyEvent SponsorsKnights of Columbus 5480Walter Pollard CouncilAmerican LegionThe Ladies of CarmelBayport Credit UnionTowne BankThe Mackie & Miller FamiliesPCHS Home & School Assoc. ITA InternationalPrestige Press25

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Memorial Gifts to honor deceased members of the Peninsula Catholic Family can be made by sending a donation to:Peninsula Catholic High SchoolOffice of Development600 Harpersville RoadNewport News, VA 23601All gifts received in memory of deceased members of the Peninsula Catholic Family will be restricted to the Annual Fund.In MemoriamPlease keep in your prayers our cherished alumni, family, and friends of St. Vincent and Peninsula Catholic High Schoolswho passed away this past year.Joanna Bartoshesky Karpa (St. Vincent Catholic High School Class of 1942), passed away on May 25, 2024, at the ageof 98. James "Jimmy" Hines Jr. (Peninsula Catholic High School Class of 1970), passed away unexpectedly on March 30,2024, at the age of 72. .Joseph Francis Ward (Peninsula Catholic High School Class of 1977), passed away at his home on February 29, 2024following illness.Elisa Georgina Sellers (former teacher at Peninsula Catholic High School and faculty advisor for the high school quizteam and Chess Club), passed away on June 16, 2023, in Virginia Beach at the age of 90James O. Marks (St. Vincent Catholic High School Class of 1953), passed away on August12, 2023. He served in the U.S. Navy after high school and started working for NewportNews Shipbuilding, where he also retired after a long career. He volunteered many hoursserving at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Bede's Catholic churches, as well asPeninsula Catholic High School. Joseph R. Gately (Peninsula Catholic High School Class of1969), passed away April 24, 2023. He graduated fromPeninsula Catholic High School in 1969 after which he spentmore than 54 years in the communications and technologyindustry. He lived a life centered on service and teamwork, asseen in his longtime support and leadership at PeninsulaCatholic High School where he served on the AdvisoryBoard.James Patrick Healy, Sr., 86, of Yorktown, passed away onSunday, November 5, 2023. Jim was born in Ashland,Kentucky, where he attended Holy Family High Schoolbefore moving to Newport News, where he attended TheNewport News Apprentice School. After high school, he wascalled to serve in the U.S. Army and later earned his B.A.from Christopher Newport College. He went on to spend aremarkable 50-year career with Newport News Shipbuilding.28Jim was deeply involved in his community, serving on numerous educational andcommunity boards, including the Boys and Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula,The Knights of Columbus Council #5480, and the Virginia Sports Club. He wasalso a long-time supporter of Peninsula Catholic High School.

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